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OPERATING
MX38397
2. Attach quick-coupler to garden hose.
3. Attach garden hose with quick-coupler to wash port (A) on the mower
deck.
4. Turn on water.
5. Start engine.
6. Run at full throttle.
7. Engage mower blades.
8. Flush water under deck for approximately one minute.
9. Disengage mower blades.
10. Stop engine.
11. Turn off water and remove garden hose and quick-coupler from wash
port.
12. Remove quick-coupler from garden hose and store for future use.
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection
System
Checking For Plugging While Driving
If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged
chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side,
check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower
assembly.
Removing Debris From Inspection Points:
1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting off
to inspect machine.
2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.
3. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute inlet.
4. Check under mower deck for debris.
Moving Machine by Hand
1. Unlock the park brake.
2. Put transmission in N (neutral).
MX16558
3. On Automatic Models: Pull out on bypass valve lever. (A).
4. Push machine to desired location.
5. On Automatic Models: Push bypass valve lever back in.
Transporting Machine on Trailer
NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and
attachment weight. (See Specifications section in operator’s
manual.)
Be sure the trailer has all necessary lights and signs required by law.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
• Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and
remove the key before getting off the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment.
• Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure all
machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or
removing chutes.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use hands or feet to clear
plugged mower deck or blower assembly. Stored energy can cause
blades to rotate.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the
machine will have unrestricted motion.
• Do not open the bypass valve when the machine is stopped
on an incline to prevent it from going downhill out of control.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if
the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:
• Move machine by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
• Do not tow machine.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged
if the bypass valve lever is not pushed back to operating position
before attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the
machine with the bypass valve lever in the push position.
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